Definition

A type of mineral that is a source of strontium, typically found in gray or yellowish-green colors.

Example

The geologist discovered a large deposit of strontianite in the mountain.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of strontianite?

No, I haven't. What is it?

It's actually an ore of strontium, and it can be gray or yellowish-green.

That sounds interesting! I love learning about different minerals.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Strontianite is derived from 'Strontian' (named after the village of Strontian in Scotland, where the mineral was first discovered) and '-ite' (a suffix used in mineralogy to denote minerals or rocks). The word refers to a mineral that contains strontium, named after its place of origin.

Memory Tip

Think of the village 'Strontian' where this mineral was first found, and remember that 'strontianite' is a mineral associated with strontium.

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